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Business Development Manager 6909 Location Home Based, UK (Field-Based Travel Required) Hours Full Time | Permanent Salary Up to £35,000 per annum DOE Key Responsibilities of a Business Development Manager • Promote the ContraFlex® product range to key stakeholders within the OEM market across the UK, with potential for global expansion • Build and maintain strong relationships with procurement teams, designers, engineers, project managers and supply chain contacts • Develop new business opportunities within the data centre and high-temperature exhaust aftercare (SCR) markets • Identify and develop new markets, applications and customers for the ContraFlex® product range • Work closely with Sales Engineers to prepare competitive tenders and quotations to secure new business opportunities • Manage and maintain customer information using CRM systems, ensuring effective account management and pipeline visibility • Plan and manage sales activity and customer visits to maximise market coverage across the UK • Deliver professional product and service presentations to both technical and commercial audiences • Monitor competitor activity and market trends, providing insight to strengthen market position • Support ongoing product development and the launch of new products to maintain competitive advantage Key Skills of a Business Development Manager • Previous experience within technical sales, ideally within insulation, heating/cooling, power generation or a related technical sector • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage multiple opportunities effectively • Confident communicator with the ability to build credibility with both technical and commercial stakeholders • Proficient in Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Word and PowerPoint • Self-motivated, proactive and driven with a flexible, ‘can-do’ attitude • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and follow-up ability • Full UK driving licence preferred due to field-based travel requirements Benefits • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays • Up to 6% matched pension contribution • Life insurance (4x annual salary) • Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 GP access, mental health support and legal consultations • Cycle to Work Scheme and additional leisure benefits To apply for this vacancy, please email your CV to zee.powell @first-base.co.uk or call Zee Powell on 01453 755330 for more information. Know someone suitable? Refer a friend! For a full list of our current vacancies, visit: https://first-base.co.uk/current-jobs First Base Employment acts as a recruitment agency for permanent and temporary roles within the Commercial, Industrial and Engineering sectors.